FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in early trading on Monday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weak Wall Street Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, tracking the weak performance on Wall Street last Friday.

Ringgit Holds Steady As Post-budget Optimism Balances Stronger Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Monday morning as investors remained biased towards the greenback, while positive local developments following Budget 2026 helped offset the pressure.

Subang Airport Regeneration Plan In Line With Budget 2026's Aerospace Hub Ambition

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) must be strategically implemented, accompanied by supporting infrastructure and public transport connectivity, said the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MiTRANS).

Budget 2026 Marks Shift To Investment-driven Growth While Upholding Fiscal Discipline — Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 marks a decisive shift in Malaysia’s economic direction from subsidy-driven consumption to investment-driven transformation as the government pursues fiscal consolidation while sustaining growth momentum, economists said.

Budget 2026 Reinforces Govt's Commitment Towards Strengthening Tax Governance -- PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reinforces the government’s commitment to strengthening tax governance and anti-leakage measures, reflecting continued efforts to enhance fiscal transparency and enforcement, said PwC Malaysia.

Malaysia’s Net Borrowings To Ease In 2026 As Fiscal Consolidation Deepens - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s net borrowings are expected to decline slightly in 2026 as further fiscal consolidation under the government’s medium-term fiscal strategy reduces the deficit to RM74.6 billion (2025: -RM76.7 billion), CIMB Investment Bank Bhd said.

Continuing Govt Efforts Can Encourage Young Families To Plan Children's Financial Security -- LIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s continued efforts to promote financial inclusion and raise awareness about the importance of life insurance protection through the extension of tax relief and stamp duty can encourage parents, especially young families, to plan early for their children’s financial security.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a slightly bullish bias next week, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Malaysia On Firm Economic Footing, Sees 4-4.5 Pct GDP Growth For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2026 is between 4.0 and 4.5 percent, taking into account the slightly slower global economic environment, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

CPO Futures Snap Three-Day Rally On MPOB's Higher September Stocks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day winning streak to close lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains, after the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported higher-than-expected stock levels, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures End Lower On Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated, tracking the decline in US COMEX gold amid profit-taking activities.